Ranking of Popular Jazz Songs
Jazz is a genre of music born in America in the 19th century.
Blending traditional African music with Western music, jazz captivates with its distinctive groove and passionate performances rooted in Black music.
From there, it has influenced a wide range of musical styles, and today its spirit can be felt in countless settings.
In this article, we’ll introduce classic jazz tunes in a ranked list.
In Japan, jazz is often considered “grown-up music,” but I hope the songs featured here inspire many people to fall in love with jazz.
Playlist
| Ranking of Popular Jazz Songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Moanin’Art Blakey | play_arrow | The treasured jazz drummer, Art Blakey |
| 2 | Waltz For DebbyBill Evans | play_arrow | Dedicated to his beloved niece by Bill Evans... |
| 3 | So WhatMiles Davis | play_arrow | Miles's Kind of Blue is a masterpiece in jazz history. |
| 4 | Take FiveDave Brubeck | play_arrow | A classic jazz piece in 5/4 time composed by Desmond |
| 5 | What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong | play_arrow | Jazz giant, Louis Armstro… |
| 6 | SpainChick Corea | play_arrow | Introducing Chick Corea’s masterpiece, “Spain” |
| 7 | Take The A TrainDuke Ellington | play_arrow | The Japanese title “A Ressha de Ikou” is just way too… |
| 8 | My Funny ValentineChet Baker | play_arrow | Affectionately known by the nickname “Prince of Cool,” ... |
| 9 | My Favorite ThingsJohn Coltrane | play_arrow | The signature song by Rodgers and Hammerstein, “My Favorite Things” |
| 10 | You’d Be So Nice To Come Home ToHelen Merrill | play_arrow | A winter classic: a tale of love and a fireplace |
| 11 | St. ThomasSonny Rollins | play_arrow | What the fusion of calypso rhythms and jazz creates... |
| 12 | Moonlight SerenadeGLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA | play_arrow | Glen Miller’s Theme Song |
| 13 | Sing Sing SingBenny Goodman | play_arrow | Affectionately known as the “King of Swing,” … |
| 14 | Cleopatra’s DreamBud Powell | play_arrow | Bud Powell’s 1959 piece “Cleopatra’s Dream” |
| 15 | A Love Supreme, Pt. I – AcknowledgementJohn Coltrane | play_arrow | An American representative saxophonist, Ji... |
| 16 | Coloration BluesEGO-WRAPPIN’ | play_arrow | EGO-WRAPPIN' with their unique musicality |
| 17 | MistyErroll Garner | play_arrow | The masterpiece “Misty” born from an airplane window |
| 18 | On the Sunny Side of the StreetThe Manhattan Transfer | play_arrow | The History of Jazz Standards |
| 19 | Fly Me To The MoonDiana Krall | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly introductory songs for jazz standards |
| 20 | Cantaloupe IslandHerbie Hancock | play_arrow | Herbie Hancock’s masterful tracks, the works of a jazz innovator |
| 21 | Birds of FireMahavishnu Orchestra | play_arrow | The innovative fusion music of the Mahavishnu Orchestra |
| 22 | Keep OnAlfa Mist | play_arrow | Relax on a spring night with Alfa Mist’s jazz piano |
| 23 | Linus And LucyVince Guaraldi Trio | play_arrow | A classic jazz number about peanuts |
| 24 | SummertimeElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong | play_arrow | Opera 'Porgy and Bess' ... |
| 25 | Round MidnightThelonious Monk | play_arrow | A classic jazz masterpiece of heartbreak in the dead of night |
| 26 | Song for My FatherHorace Silver | play_arrow | Horace Silver’s famous tune, a love song to his father |
| 27 | Left AloneMal Waldron | play_arrow | Waldron’s masterpiece that plays sorrow and solitude |
| 28 | Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones | play_arrow | The soul-stirring songs of Norah Jones |
| 29 | Watermelon ManHerbie Hancock | play_arrow | A song inspired by Herbie Hancock’s watermelon seller |
| 30 | Moanin’Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers | play_arrow | Art Blakey’s funky jazz |
| 31 | My Foolish HeartBill Evans | play_arrow | Bill Evans' masterpiece: a piano that resonates with the heart |
| 32 | Body and SoulColeman Hawkins | play_arrow | A famous piece by Coleman Hawkins |
| 33 | A Night in TunisiaDizzy Gillespie | play_arrow | Dizzy, known as the founder of bebop, … |
| 34 | Fly Me to the MoonFrank Sinatra | play_arrow | Longing for the vast cosmos and a love that blazes like fire... |
| 35 | So BeautifulRobert Glasper | play_arrow | Gentle tones of jazz piano, a mature atmosphere |
| 36 | Duet Solo DancersCharles Mingus | play_arrow | The uniquely individualistic bassist, Charles... |
| 37 | Now’s the TimeCharlie Parker | play_arrow | A masterpiece by the jazz great Charlie Parker. |
| 38 | April in ParisCount Basie | play_arrow | A celebrated song that poetically portrays the charm of spring in Paris is... |
| 39 | My Favorite ThingsDave Brubeck | play_arrow | Introduce Dave Brubeck’s famous songs |
| 40 | In a Sentimental MoodDuke Ellington & John Coltrane | play_arrow | A dream collaboration between two great masters, an elegant masterpiece |
| 41 | Fire WaltzEric Dolphy | play_arrow | Eric Dolphy’s classic live album |
| 42 | Ponta De AreiaEsperanza Spalding | play_arrow | I recommend Esperanza Spalding’s cover songs. |
| 43 | Blue TrainJohn Coltrane | play_arrow | The appeal of the jazz masterpiece “Blue Train” |
| 44 | My Back PagesKeith Jarrett | play_arrow | Keith Jarrett released in 1969… |
| 45 | RivedertiMario Biondi | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of Mario Biondi’s lost love |
| 46 | Twisted TrackNucleus | play_arrow | A landmark album that pioneered 1970s jazz rock |
| 47 | FIRST NOTEUehara Hiromi | play_arrow | A masterpiece whose passionate jazz sound stirs the heart |
| 48 | Work SongCannonball Adderley Quintet | play_arrow | Composed by Nat Adderley, and in 1960 it wa… |
| 49 | Fly Me To The MoonBart Howard | play_arrow | The jazz classic “Fly Me To The Moon” is a beginner-friendly piece. |
| 50 | I Never Knew (I Could Love Anybody Like I’m Loving You)Benny Goodman | play_arrow | Known as a leading figure of swing jazz… |
| 51 | Spring Is HereBill Evans | play_arrow | Bill Evans’s delicate spring jazz |
| 52 | Take the “A” TrainBilly Strayhorn | play_arrow | A Jazz Classic Born from the New York Subway |
| 53 | In the MoodGlenn Miller | play_arrow | Known as a giant of swing jazz, he… |
| 54 | VortexKamasi Washington | play_arrow | Kamal Washington’s anime opening theme song |
| 55 | Fly With the WindMcCoy Tyner | play_arrow | A musical work based on a famous piece by McCoy Tyner |
| 56 | Blue in GreenMiles Davis | play_arrow | The serene timbre of Miles Davis |
| 57 | Someday My Prince Will ComeMiles Davis | play_arrow | Miles Davis's romantic performance |
| 58 | Autumn LeavesNat King Cole | play_arrow | Nat King Cole: a warm voice and famous songs |
| 59 | Lonely WomanOrnette Coleman | play_arrow | The jazz alto saxophone prodigy Ornette Co... |
| 60 | God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenOscar Peterson | play_arrow | A jazz arrangement of an old Christmas carol |
| 61 | Infant EyesWayne Shorter | play_arrow | As one of Wayne Shorter’s signature works, … |
| 62 | A Night in TunisiaArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengers | play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses Afro-Cuban rhythms in jazz |
| 63 | Someday My Prince Will ComeBill Evans | play_arrow | Bill Evans's impressive jazz performance |
| 64 | BlackbirdBrad Mehldau | play_arrow | Reimagining Beatles classics on jazz piano |
| 65 | All The Things You AreCharlie Parker | play_arrow | Your very existence is the greatest thing to me... |
| 66 | ConfirmationCharlie Parker | play_arrow | Charlie Parker, the genius innovator of jazz |
| 67 | Almost BlueChet Baker | play_arrow | It may not be all that well-known, but… |
| 68 | Que sera seraDoris Day | play_arrow | Hitchcock’s film released in 1956… |
| 69 | God Gave Me Feet For Dancing (ft. Yazmin Lacey)Ezra Collective | play_arrow | A prayerful dance where neo-soul and jazz converge |
| 70 | Maiden VoyageHerbie Hancock | play_arrow | Expressing Herbie Hancock’s classic with just a saxophone |
| 71 | Central Park WestJohn Coltrane | play_arrow | Coltrane’s spring masterpiece, a serene allure |
| 72 | CountdownJohn Coltrane | play_arrow | Known as a jazz standard, this piece is compo… |
| 73 | My One and Only LoveJohn Coltrane & Johnny Hartman | play_arrow | A deep, warm singing voice, with accompaniment that seems to gently embrace it... |
| 74 | Street Fighter MasKamasi Washington | play_arrow | Kamal Washington’s musical style |
| 75 | Over the RainbowKeith Jarrett | play_arrow | “Over the Rainbow”: Blossoming with Allure in Jazz |
| 76 | Christmas in New OrleansLouis Armstrong | play_arrow | Satchmo’s classic Christmas song |
| 77 | West End BluesLouis Armstrong | play_arrow | The Allure of West End Blues |
| 78 | Begin The BeguineMichael Bublé | play_arrow | Michael Bublé's jazz classics |
| 79 | SummertimeMiles Davis | play_arrow | Jazz standard composed by Gershwin |
| 80 | The Nearness Of YouNorah Jones | play_arrow | Explanation of Norah Jones’s ballads |
| 81 | Days of Wine and RosesOscar Peterson | play_arrow | Genius jazz pianist with performance that surpasses all limits |
| 82 | Georgia On My MindRay Charles | play_arrow | Ray Charles's sophisticated jazz masterpiece |
| 83 | Cool Struttin’Sonny Clark | play_arrow | The famous song “Cool Struttin’” that played in Naomi Watanabe’s commercial |
| 84 | DesafinadoStan Getz feat. João Gilberto | play_arrow | A warm timbre like spring, the beauty of love |
| 85 | Stella by StarlightVictor Young | play_arrow | A masterpiece that speaks of love under the starlight |
| 86 | RustYussef Dayes feat. Tom Misch | play_arrow | A sophisticated jazz fusion piece |
| 87 | Blue MoonBillie Holiday | play_arrow | Blue Moon. A famous song released in 1934. |
| 88 | HopoponoGoGo Penguin | play_arrow | GoGo Penguin's jazz-inflected electronica |
| 89 | Rock ItHerbie Hancock | play_arrow | Herbie Hancock’s innovative jazz works |
| 90 | Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A ThingIncognito | play_arrow | Incognito, the British acid jazz legend |
| 91 | Time After TimeMiles Davis | play_arrow | When people say “standard numbers,” most of the time they… |
| 92 | All BluesMiles Davis | play_arrow | Miles Davis's masterpiece album |
| 93 | It Never Entered My MindMiles Davis Quintet | play_arrow | Miles Davis's elegant ballad performance |
| 94 | Feeling GoodNina Simone | play_arrow | A song that symbolizes freedom, liberation, and a new beginning… |
| 95 | SummertimeNorah Jones | play_arrow | There are various arrangements of Gershwin’s lullaby. |
| 96 | Stolen MomentsOliver Nelson | play_arrow | Luscious melodies and sophisticated harmonies... |
| 97 | A Lover’s ConcertoSarah Vaughan | play_arrow | Sarah Vaughan's 'A Lover's Concerto' |
| 98 | Christmas Is ComingVince Guaraldi Trio | play_arrow | Heartwarming Christmas jazz classics |
| 99 | StratusBilly Cobham | ![]() | It’s indispensable when talking about the history of jazz rock... |
| 100 | L-O-V-ENat King Cole | play_arrow | The Allure and Popularity of Nat King Cole’s “L-O-V-E” |


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